About Us
On the 24th November 1999 Roger Therrien launched gas-suppliers.co.uk to give information
to the public about LPG & Industrial Gases, their Suppliers and their Stockists. As most Gas
stockists have another side to their business the portfolio was extended to include other products,
such as BBQs, Camping & Caravanning items, Solid Fuel, Stoves, Tools & Plant, Welding Equipment and
many more. Details of these items, their Suppliers and their Stockists can be found in the
Other Products section on the home page or by searching a Brand in the Quick Search facility.
Prior to launching gas-suppliers.co.uk, Roger and his long time
friend, Dudley Squires, had extensive experience in the Camping
and Caravanning markets. In 1975 Roger and Dudley opened Camping
Centre Bristol, selling Camping Gear, Calor Gas and Campingaz.
Company Milestone
1975
In 1975, Roger became the first importer of Rapido Caravans in the UK.
1977
1n 1977 Dudley and Roger decided that Camping Centre Bristol was no longer viable and surrendered the lease.
1979
In 1979 the Camping Centre Swindon changed its name to Folding Caravan Centre.
1980
In 1980 Roger imported 180 Esterel Folding Caravans.
1981
In 1981 Roger bought Orchard Garage in Swindon, which housed Linton & Hirst who operated as Calor Gas Distributors for the whole of Wiltshire
2003
In 2003 Fleurette ceased making Pop-up Caravans, and sold that part of the business to the Trigano Group. At the same time Trigano appointed a new UK importer.
2004
In 2004 Trigano changed the design of the folding roof mechanism. This caused all new Caravans to leak badly, and as a result it killed the Folding Caravan market.
2012
In 2012 Roger sold Campsites UK to the Addactive group, and since then has concentrated solely on gas-suppliers.co.uk.